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Ice Skating & Snow in Celebration

November 24th, 2009 5:35 PM

The ice rink will open this Friday (Black Friday) with a special preview for residents. Skating will be from 2:00-6:00 PM and FREE skating will be in 20 minute increments.

The ice rink will officially open on Saturday and will be open daily from 4:00-10:00 PM through January 3rd.

$10.00 for 1/2 skate increments (skate rental included) and skating will be on the 1/2 hour (4:00, 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, & 10:00 PM...)

Make sure to ask about Resident Skate Passes or multiple-day skate passes for guests.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 24th, 2009 5:35 PMPost a Comment (0)

THANKSGIVING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER

November 24th, 2009 5:38 PM

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW

With limited seating available, make your dining reservations early to assure a place for you and your family.

Below are some Celebration choices available (in alphabetical order)

Angelina's Italian Restaurant
Water Tower Place
Celebration, FL

$29.95 Adults (13-200)
$12.00 Children (4-12)

2:00pm – 7:00pm

Please call for reservations at 407-566-9067
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Cafe D'Antonio Ristorante

TO VIEW THE WEB SITE - CLICK HERE

691 Front Street
Celebration, FL

407-566-2233

Closed for Thanksgiving

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Celebration Golf Course

TO VIEW THE WEB SITE - CLICK HERE

For Reservations call 407-566-GOLF or 407-566-4653 then extension 7

Thanksgiving Buffet
11:00am to 3:00pm

Will update when information is available

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Celebration Hotel

TO VIEW THE WEB SITE - CLICK HERE

700 Bloom St. Celebration, FL 34747
Tel: 407.566.6000 | Fax: 407.566.1844 | Toll-free: 888.499.3800

Thanksgiving Day Brunch

Seatings:
Starting at 11:00am
Last Seating 5:00pm

THE BRUNCH IS SOLD OUT.

From 7:00pm to 9:00pm you can order off the menu and they have seating available

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Celebration Town Tavern

TO VIEW THE WEB SITE - CLICK HERE

Closed on Thanksgiving

721 Front Street
407-566-CLAM or 407-566-2526

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CHICK-FIL-A
6050 Irlo Bronson Mem Hwy
Water Tower Place
Celebration, FL 34747
407-566-9809

Note: Closed every Sunday

TO VIEW THE WEB SITE - CLICK HERE

TO VIEW THE MENU SITE - CLICK HERE

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Columbia Restaurant

TO VIEW THE WEB SITE - CLICK HERE

The Gonzmart family invites you and your family to celebrate Thanksgiving with Columbia Restaurant.

Join us for our traditional family Thanksgiving dinner of Roast Turkey, Columbia Stuffing, Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, Candied Yams and Cranberry Sauce, along with a choice of Soup or Caesar Salad.
For dessert, choose from Pumpkin Pie, Key Lime Pie, Pumpkin Flan or Flan.
Our complete dinner menu will also be available.

$19.95 - Adults
$ 5.95 - Children under 10

Seatings:
11:30am to 10:00pm

649 Front Street
407-566-1505 for Thanksgiving Reservations

Special Thanksgiving Menu

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IMPERIUM a celebration of Food and Wine
606 Market Street - Suite 140
Celebration Florida
407-566-9054

Closed for Thanksgiving

TO VIEW THE WEB SITE - CLICK HERE

TO VIEW THE MENU SITE - CLICK HERE

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Jean Pierre’s Bistro
Water Tower Place
17 Blake Blvd
Celebration, FL 34747
321-939-7588

5 course meal including wine and dessert

Serving 12:00 to 11:00pm

$29.95 + tax

10% will be donated to Celebration Rotary Club

TO VIEW THE WEB SITE - CLICK HERE

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JOE'S CRAB SHACK
Water Tower Place
10 Blake Blvd
Celebration, FL 34747
321-939-0593

Ordering off the menu on Thanksgiving Day

TO VIEW THE WEB SITE - CLICK HERE
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MARKET STREET CAFE
701 Front Street, Celebration, FL 34747
407-566-1144

Thanksgiving Day (off the menu)

8:00am to 10:pm

TO VIEW THE WEB SITE - CLICK HERE

TO VIEW THE MENU SITE - CLICK HERE

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Mona Lisa Suite Hotel Restaurant
225 Celebration Place
Celebration, FL 34747

3 Course Thanksgiving Served Meal

$40.00 Adults
$15.00 Children

Times: 3pm to 10:00pm

For reservations call 407-964-7000 or toll free 866-404-6662 ask for Michelle

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Shannon’s of Celebration
715 Bloom Street, Suite 130
Celebration, Florida 34747
407-566-8733

Thanksgiving Meal being served

$29.00 Adults (ages 13-99)
$14.00 Children (ages 3-12)

1:00pm to 6:00pm

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SEITO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
671 Front Street #100
Celebration, FL 34747
407 566-1889

Closed on Thanksgiving

TO VIEW THE WEB SITE - CLICK HERE

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THAI THANI
600 Market Street, Suite 100
Celebration, Florida 34747

TO VIEW THE WEB SITE - CLICK HERE

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UPPER CRUST PIZZA
606 Market Street - Suite 160
Celebration Florida
407-566-1221

Thanksgiving Day

11:00AM to 9:00PM

TO VIEW THE MENU - CLICK HERE

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And for Dessert……..there’s always room for….

KILWINS
671 Front Street, Suite 140
Celebration, Florida 34747
407-566-8555

11:00am – 10:00pm

TO VIEW THE WEB SITE - CLICK HERE

With record numbers of people and family’s either staying close to home or traveling by car, if you are staying close to home for Thanksgiving, think of Celebration restaurants first. They need our business. Thank you and HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 24th, 2009 5:38 PMPost a Comment (0)

Celebration Foundation Nominations

November 21st, 2009 11:12 AM

Nominations due by December 18, 2009
The Celebration Foundation is collecting Nominations for the 2009 Community Service Awards. These four awards recognize individuals who have continuously shown certain standards of community service and involvement. Award categories are: Community Service, Good Neighbor, Todd Mansfield Leadership, and Youth Leadership. Each award carries a $500 grant to a non-profit organization in Celebration or Osceola County. Recipients must meet the guidelines in the Foundation Grant Program and not have received the award previously.

All Nominations are due to the Celebration Foundation by December 18, 2009. Please call 407-566-1234 or email betsy.spencer@celebration.fl.us for more information and to submit your Nominee.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 21st, 2009 11:12 AMPost a Comment (0)

Volunteers Needed for Holiday Dinner for Adopted Military Unit

November 21st, 2009 11:11 AM

December 5; 12:30 p.m.
Community Center
Want to help the troops? This is your chance! This year Celebration adopted Headquarters Company of the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry during a July 4 Community Covenant signing. These troops will be deploying to the war zone in January. This holiday season residents have the opportunity to do something for these soldiers and their families. On December 5 a holiday meal will be served to members of the unit and their families at the Community Center. Volunteers are needed to help at the beverage and food tables, children’s craft area, and other duties.

Volunteers are also need to bake cookies for the families. These volunteers would bake one or two dozen cookies to give to a family at the end of the meal. Cookies can be dropped off at the Community Center on December 4. For more information or to sign up contact Karen Whelden at 321-939-4239 or 407-346-7259.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 21st, 2009 11:11 AMPost a Comment (0)

Headquarters Company, 124th Infantry Parade

November 21st, 2009 11:10 AM

December 5; 11:30 a.m.
Community Center to Veterans Memorial
The men and women of HQ Company, 124th Infantry, the unit that Celebration adopted during the July 4 Community Covenant signing, will march from the Community Center to the Veterans Memorial on Saturday, December 5 at 11:30a.m. Once there, they will conduct an awards ceremony. This short ceremony is a great opportunity for the community to see a military function rarely seen by civilians and support our troops.

Come out and wave the flag and applaud these American heroes before they deploy in January 2010.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 21st, 2009 11:10 AMPost a Comment (0)

Celebration Florida: Holiday Decorating Contest

November 21st, 2009 11:09 AM

HO, HO, HO! Christmas is coming and it’s right around the corner. Join us for our first annual Holiday Decorating Contest. Photos of the winning entries will be printed in the Celebration News and a sign will be posted in your yard to give you bragging rights.

Applications are available at Town Hall and the Community Center.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 21st, 2009 11:09 AMPost a Comment (0)

Celebration NFL Youth Flag Football League 2009

November 21st, 2009 11:08 AM

Celebration NFL Youth Flag Football League
Registration: November 19, 2009 – Jan 1, 2010; To register click here
Clinic and Draft: January 3, 2010
Games: Sundays; January 24 – March 14, 2010
Playoffs: March 21 & March 28, 2010
Age Divisions: 6 – 10 year olds; 11 – 14 year olds
Cost per player: $110.00
NFL FLAG is the premier youth football league for boys and girls. The program provides young players a fun and exciting opportunity to engage in non-contact, continuous action while learning lessons in teamwork. NFL FLAG Football program is designed to educate young people about football while emphasizing participation and sportsmanship. Players learn skills and lessons that help them succeed both on and off the field. NFL FLAG gives youngsters the chance to be an official NFL player!

If you would like to coach, please email parks.rec@celebration.fl.us with your Name, Phone Number, and which division you would like to coach.

For more information, please contact Parks and Recreation at parks.rec@celebration.fl.us or 407-566-1200.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 21st, 2009 11:08 AMPost a Comment (0)

Quickstars. All-Star Cheerleading Team! New to Celebration

November 20th, 2009 8:40 AM

quickstars. is a new, Celebration based all-star cheerleading team.

Being a quickstar. cheerleader, you will gain a competitive advantage by having a staff of trainers and coaches alike.

quickstars. includes:
• Training once a week with the quicks. speed & agility trainers
• Practicing once a week in amazing facilities with 4 cheer coaches
• Low all-star team costs
• 3 local “national” competitions
• High-quality uniforms
• Practice uniforms
• Strict Cheer Training
• Tumbling Training

Contact Stephanie today for this upcoming Sunday tryouts! SARIES23@aol.com

We can't wait to see your cheerleader as a quickstars. cheerleader!

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 20th, 2009 8:40 AMPost a Comment (0)

ICE at Gaylord Palms

November 19th, 2009 10:16 AM

A Trip To The North Pole at Gaylord Palms

ICE is Presented by:

ICE! is open daily from November 14, 2009 - January 3, 2010, including holidays.

10:00am to 8:30pm daily

$18.99 General Admission
$16.99 Senior Discount
$9.99 children (4-12)

IMPORTANT NOTE: ICE! is kept at a frigid 9° Fahrenheit (-13° Celsius). Be sure to dress appropriately: closed-toe shoes and long pants are required. Hooded winter coats are provided for your warmth and comfort inside the attraction and are available in a variety of sizes, including sizes for children. Hats and gloves are strongly recommended and may be purchased on site at the ICE! House gift shop.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 19th, 2009 10:16 AMPost a Comment (0)

Thanksgiving Dinner with an Irish Twist at Shannon's

November 19th, 2009 10:14 AM

Come and Celebrate a Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with an Irish Twist prepared by our Chefs and served in our Beautiful Courtyard Setting.

Thanksgiving Day Menu

Continuous Seating from 1:00pm until 7:00pm
(Reservation Reccommended) - (407) 566-8733

Adults - $29
Children ages 3 to 12 - $14

Appetizer (Choice of One)

Irish Potato Leek Soup

Irish Sausage Rolls w/ Rustic Apple Chutney

Seafood Cocktail Martini

Salad (Choice of One)

Autumn Mixed Green Salad w/ Honey Citrus Vinaigrette

Classic Caesar Salad

Entree
(Family Style Platters includes all of Following)

Roast Breast of Turkey w/ Homemade Giblet Gravy

Pineapple Glazed and Cloved Pit Ham

Candied Yams with Almonds and Sultanas

Rustic Apple Walnut and Herb Dressing

Home Style Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Broccoli and Cauliflower with Irish Cheddar and Gruyere Cheese Gratin

Fresh Baked French Rolls and Irish Brown Bread Baskets w/ Butter

Dessert (Choice of One)

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Irish Bread and Butter Pudding with Bailey's Hard Cream

Tax and Gratuity are not included

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http://www.shannonsofcelebration.net

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 19th, 2009 10:14 AMPost a Comment (0)

Celebration FL: For Sale Vintage Christmas Ornaments

November 19th, 2009 10:13 AM

gorgeous clear ball ornaments painted with holly leaf and berries......perfect for the the tree or centerpiece or stairs ......a few bell shaped left......asking $5.00 each.......call susie 321-939-3655

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 19th, 2009 10:13 AMPost a Comment (0)

Classical Concert Series

November 19th, 2009 10:09 AM

2009 - 2010 Classical Concert Series Schedule

December 6 at 7:00 PM Brass Band of Central Florida

January 30 at 7:30 PM Bach Festival Choir & Orchestra

February 13 at 7:30 PM Orlando Philharmonic

March 7 at 4:00 PM The Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra

Nightly Snowing November 28 - December 31 Town Center

Radio Disney Holiday Concert Date: TBA Town Center

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 19th, 2009 10:09 AMPost a Comment (0)

Just Listed! 855 BLUE SAGE ST # 102 Celebration, FL 34747

November 13th, 2009 3:20 PM

$284,000.00
855 BLUE SAGE ST # 102

Celebration, FL 34747

Beds: 3.0	Rooms: 0
Baths: 2.00	Sq. Ft.: 1430.00
Garage: 0	Built: 2004

This is a new listing that
I thought you might be
interested in. Visit this
listing online to see more
photos of the property,
Google Earth satellite
images, and much more.

If you have any questions
about this property or
require more information,
please feel free to call.

Karyn Smith
Imagination Realty
321 939 7671
www.celebrationagent.com

Visit this listing at Here

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 13th, 2009 3:20 PMPost a Comment (0)

Stetson - Information Sessions

November 13th, 2009 1:31 PM

Information Sessions

General Info: 321-939-7600

center@stetson.edu www.stetson.edu/celebration

Lawyer’s Assistant Program: Thurs., Nov. 5 – 6:15 p.m.

(Phone: 321-939-7604)

Counselor Program:Wed., Nov. 11 – 5:30 p.m. (Phone: 321-939-7619)

Education Programs: Tuesday, Nov. 17 – 5 p.m. (Phone: 321-939-7619)

(Educational Leadership and Reading programs will be discussed.)

Business Programs: Thurs., Nov. 12 – 6 p.m. (Phone: 321-939-7603)

Welcome to Our World from Another World Perspective

(MBA, EMBA, and Undergraduate Business Programs will be discussed.))

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 13th, 2009 1:31 PMPost a Comment (0)

More High School Career Academies Under Development

November 13th, 2009 1:30 PM

For the 2009/2010 school year, the Osceola School District is greatly expanding the number of high school career academies to be offered to students.

The academies are part of the district’s Career and Technical Education programs, which provide students technology training that incorporates the career skills that are in demand in our society. They also promote literacy and academic advancement, provide job training and employer partnerships,and improve the employability potential of each student. For a list of schools and academies, visit www.cte.osceola.k12.fl.us.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 13th, 2009 1:30 PMPost a Comment (0)

Breakfast with Santa at the Town Tavern

November 10th, 2009 4:51 PM

We have received special information that Santa will be coming to the

Town Tavern on December 12 to join you and your children for

Breakfast! Santa’s breakfast will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life.

Santa will visit with your children to make sure his final list is ready!

Seating will be limited so call Town Hall to place you reservations!

Cost information will be published soon. For further information

please contact 407-566-1200.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 10th, 2009 4:51 PMPost a Comment (0)

Founder’s Day weekend celebrates the Birth of Celebration

November 10th, 2009 4:48 PM

ovember 13

• Carnival rides:Open from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Saturday, November 14

• Fishing tournament:8:00 a.m. – Lake Rinard

• Veterans Parade:9:45 a.m. – Through downtown Celebration

• Brick unveiling:10:45 a.m. – Founders Park

• Flag Ceremony:11:00 a.m. – Veterans Memorial

• Town Photo:12:00 noon – Founders Park

• History Center, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:12:30 p.m. – Town Hall

• Picnic and Cook-off: 1:00 p.m. – Community Center

• Family Scavenger Hunt:2:00 p.m. – Community Center

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 10th, 2009 4:48 PMPost a Comment (0)

Celebration Foundation

November 10th, 2009 4:19 PM

610 Sycamore St., Suite 110

(in the Seminole building behind SunTrust Bank from Celebration Ave.)

Monday - Friday 9 am – 5 pm

Phone: (407) 566-1234

Fax: (407) 566-1264

Stop in for your:

• Community Directory

• Welcome Packet

• Information on Foundation

Grant Program

• Memorial Garden

• Foundation Scholarships

• Classical Concert Series Information and Tickets

• Veteran Memorial Bricks

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 10th, 2009 4:19 PMPost a Comment (0)

New to Celebration - Numbers for you

November 10th, 2009 4:18 PM

Celebration Community Center

Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm

851 Celebration Avenue (407) 566-1200

town.hall@celebration.fl.us

Here you can obtain these necessities:

• Forms to request changes to your property

• Resident’s pass

• E-mail account

• Community website access

• Community newsletters

• Parks & Recreation information

Community Computer Help Desk

(407) 566-1200 help.desk@celebration.fl.us

Celebration Town Hall

Monday – Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm

690 Celebration Avenue (407) 566-1200

town.hall@celebration.fl.us

Look for the rows of white pillars at Celebration Avenue and Market Street. Here you can view open house listings, pay assessment invoices and pick up community maps.

Celebration Parks & Recreation

Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm

851 Celebration Avenue (407) 566-1200

parks.rec@celebration.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 10th, 2009 4:18 PMPost a Comment (0)

Celebrate America’s Heroes

November 10th, 2009 4:16 PM

Memorial Day is a time for our nation to honor our heroes, the men and women who have made profound contributions by defending our nation and its values. Celebration will honor these champions of freedom during a Memorial Day Flag Ceremony

May 25 at 11:00 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial.

Join us as we take time to honor theses heroes around the flag that is lit day and night in the center of our town. There will be a great announcement about how our community can support the Troops that protect our country.Come out with your neighbors and pay respect to those that defend our freedom every day.For information please contact Celebration Parks and Recreation at 407-566-1200 ext 214 or at parks.rec@celebration.fl.us.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 10th, 2009 4:16 PMPost a Comment (0)

Relay for Life plans exciting night

November 10th, 2009 4:13 PM

Want to get away? Come Cruising with us! You can drag down the road with the teams of Celebration’s Relay for Life. Stop at tropical isles, encounter pirate ships and see trains, planes and automobiles. We have every kind of cruising imaginable! We are CRUISING FOR A CURE beginning on Friday,

May 15 through Saturday, May 16 at Lakeside Park.

Entertainment? We’ve got that too! Gina Marie Incandela will be singing the National Anthem (if you haven’t heard this 6 year old perform, you really have to!) She even has a new CD! Bre Morgan will be here to entertain us! Robbie Carrico (American Idol) will also be here. We will have bands and gymnasts and dancers as well as our DJ’s, Joe Magic and Babe Plant. A cruise ship should be so lucky!

You can play games and eat great food. You can stroll along the lake. Most importantly, you can help us in our fight against cancer. Take some time to be with us that night, to buy some of our wares, play our games and walk a lap – it’s good for you!

If you are a survivor, please come down and be honored that night, we have some very special activities planned for you, including a great, free dinner (and you even get a t-shirt). You can let us know you’re coming by calling Betsy Spencer, our Survivor Co-Chair at the Foundation at 407-566-1234.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 10th, 2009 4:13 PMPost a Comment (0)

Celebration For Sale: Hot Springs Vista Spa

November 9th, 2009 8:21 AM

Hot Springs "Vista" Spa - 6 person. Need more room in back yard for kids. Ready to sell.... Asking $2000 OBO. Call 321.303.8132 for more info. John Pickert

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 9th, 2009 8:21 AMPost a Comment (0)

Just Listed! 1128 Wilde Celebration, FL 34747

November 9th, 2009 8:14 AM

$399,450.00
1128 Wilde

Celebration, FL 34747

Beds: 3.0	Rooms: 0
Baths: 2.00	Sq. Ft.: 1774.00
Garage: 0	Built: 2005

This is a new listing that
I thought you might be
interested in. Visit this
listing online to see more
photos of the property,
Google Earth satellite
images, and much more.

If you have any questions
about this property or
require more information,
please feel free to call.

Karyn Smith
Imagination Realty
321 939 7671
www.celebrationagent.com

Visit this listing at Here

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 9th, 2009 8:14 AMPost a Comment (0)

Monday Night Football - Free

November 7th, 2009 8:43 AM

There is a unique theater in downtown Orlando. They serve beer/wine and food in a relaxed theater atmosphere.

The Plaza Cinema Cafe
155 South Orange Avenue (in the Church Street Station area)
Orlando, FL 32801

Here is a menu of items that can be ordered while watching the movies
http://www.plazacinemacafe.com/menu.html

Currently the Orlando Film Festival is going on until Sunday

ORLANDO FILM FESTIVAL
The Messenger (Sundance Winner)
Rated: PG-13 ()
Sunday night at 8:45
FREE

Here is the Trailer for The Messenger:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb1NUAC87Q0

They offer limited FREE movies and FREE Monday night football on the BIG screen.
They also have uniform night, teachers night ($2 movies), senior night, and other special pricings.

Here's the link to their web site:
http://www.plazacinemacafe.com/

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 7th, 2009 8:43 AMPost a Comment (0)

Celebration TV (Community Information Channel)

November 5th, 2009 2:25 PM

Serving as the official broadcast station for the Celebration community, Celebraion TV airs public meetings, provides information about local groups and organizations and publishes notice of public meetings. All residents, civic and service groups, and businesses

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 5th, 2009 2:25 PMPost a Comment (0)

Celebration News is the official monthly newsletter for Town Hall

November 5th, 2009 2:24 PM

Mailed to all residents and property owners and distributed for free in rack locations across the community, this full color publication contains civic and service group announcements and photos, articles about residents, a monthly calendar and more. Each edition begins production a month in advance, so if you have an article or photo to submit, or would like to purchase advertising, please reserve your space by the first of the month prior to publication.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 5th, 2009 2:24 PMPost a Comment (0)

2009-10 Classical Concert Series Schedule

November 5th, 2009 2:24 PM

The Celebration Foundation is pleased to announce the schedule for the 8th year of the Celebration Classical Concert Series:

December 6 at 7:00 p.m. – Brass Band of Central Florida - “Annual Holiday Concert”

January 30 at 7:30 p.m. – Bach Festival Choir & Orchestra “75th Season Preview”

February 13 at 7:30 p.m. – Orlando Philharmonic - “String Romance”

March 7 at 4:00 p.m. – The Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra

Season tickets are now available for only $60. All concerts will be held at Community Presbyterian Church in Celebration. Get your Season tickets at: Imagination Realty, The Celebration Foundation, or you can send your check for $60 per series ticket to: The Celebration Foundation, 610 Sycamore St., Suite 110, Celebration, Florida 34747. For more information you call The Celebration Foundation at 407-566-1234.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 5th, 2009 2:24 PMPost a Comment (0)

Community Christmas Tree Lighting and Ornament Decorating Party

November 5th, 2009 2:23 PM

December 1; 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Celebration Community Center
The Celebration History Center and Celebration Town Hall invite you to join us for a free ornament decorating party! Bring the family and decorate ornaments to help decorate the community’s beautiful 12’ Community Christmas tree. All supplies will be provided; but you are encouraged to bring a family photo or your favorite ribbons to embellish your ornament.

If you are unable to attend, the History Center, in conjunction with Town Hall, is asking residents to donate ornaments that are meaningful and personal to the tree. We hope that over the years our collection will continue to grow so that the tree is filled with ornaments from many Celebration families. For more information contact Parks and Recreation at 407-566-1200 or parks.rec@celebration.fl.us.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 5th, 2009 2:23 PMPost a Comment (0)

Kids Holiday Shopping

November 5th, 2009 2:23 PM

December 8; 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Celebration Community Center
Kids get the chance to shop without their parent’s during one of the most popular events in town! Local merchants and artists join us to sell their merchandise to the little shoppers! There is complementary gift wrapping for all gifts! Refreshments are available! All gifts will be priced $20 and below.

If you would like to be a merchant, there is a $10 merchant registration fee. Each merchant will have two tables and two chairs. All registration forms need to be returned to Celebration Town Hall by November 24. Please contact Parks and Rec for a vendor form or with any questions at 407-566-1200 or parks.rec@celebration.fl.us.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 5th, 2009 2:23 PMPost a Comment (0)

CHS Wrestling Breakfast Fundraiser

November 5th, 2009 2:22 PM

November 21, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Celebration Town Tavern
$15
Fundraiser breakfast for our high school wrestling team. The fundraiser will help the team get the training equipment needed to prepare for success. For tickets, to make a donation, or for more information, contact Coach Lorenzano at lorenzav@osceola.k12.fl.us.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 5th, 2009 2:22 PMPost a Comment (0)

History Center Dedication

November 5th, 2009 2:22 PM

November 14; 12:30 p.m.
690 Celebration Ave; Town Hall building
After several years of planning and organizing a committee of dedicated volunteers, the Celebration History Center will celebrate its official Grand Opening on November 14 at 12:30 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the annual Founders’ Day festivities.

The History Center will serve researchers (by appointment) and welcomes residents and visitors who wish to learn more about Celebration’s history. The History Center’s collection has come mostly from donations and includes publications, clippings, photographs, videos, memorabilia and artifacts from current and former residents as well as local civic organizations. Following the Grand Opening, the History Center will be open Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Posted by Karyn Smith on November 5th, 2009 2:22 PMPost a Comment (0)

Celebration Founders' Day Weekend

November 5th, 2009 2:22 PM

November 13 & 14
Celebration Community Center and Downtown Areas
Founders’ Day weekend is almost here! This year’s theme is an “Old-Fashioned
Carnival”! Come join us for all the activities, events and happenings.

Schedule of Events

Friday, November 13th
6 – 9 p.m.		Civic and Service Groups Carnival with Real Carnival rides! – Community Center Games, Popcorn and Cotton Candy

Saturday, November 14th
8:00 a.m.		Kids Fishing Tournament – Lake Rinard, Town Center
9:45 a.m.		Veterans Parade – Town Center
10:45 a.m.		Brick Unveiling – Founders’ Park
11:00 a.m.		Flag Ceremony – Veterans Memorial
12:00 p.m.		Town Photo – Founders’ Park
12:30 p.m.		Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Celebration History Center - Town Hall, 690 Celebration Avenue
1:00 p.m.		Community Wide Picnic – Community Center Ribs provided! Bring a side dish or salad to share with your friends and neighbors Don’t forget to enter the Barbeque sauce contest!

Click on the links for the forms to sign up for the Founders' Day Carnival, Veterans' Day Parade for Groups or Individuals or the Barbecue Sauce Cook Off. For more information, please contact Parks and Recreation at 407-566-1200 or parks.rec@celebration.fl.us.

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Retirement Celebration for Joe “The Postman” Davidson

November 5th, 2009 2:20 PM

November 11; 7:00 p.m.
Heritage Hall
Come celebrate the retirement of Joe Davidson. Joe has been our Celebration postman for 13 years. The event will be a pot luck. Contact Frank Scurlock at 407-970-4018 for more information, visit the Front Porch forums under Community, or search Facebook for “Retirement Celebration for Joe the Postman.”

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Montessori School Birthday Celebration

November 5th, 2009 2:20 PM

November 7; 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lakeside Park
The Montessori School of Celebration invites you to Lakeside Park on Saturday, November 7 to take part in their 10th birthday celebration. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will feature activities, games, food and performances. Learn more about the school and their amazing offerings such as academics, Japanese drumming, and robotics. Join the children as they spotlight the many ways birthdays are celebrated around the world.

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Calling All Volunteers - Relay for Life

November 5th, 2009 2:19 PM

Calling All Volunteers
Don’t forget that it is not too soon to sign up for Relay for Life here in Celebration! Save the Date of May 14, 2010 You or your team is welcome. You can sign up by going to ACSevents.org, or if you have someone that you are remembering, supporting, or celebrating ,you can stop by 851 Celebration Community Center and decorate a luminary for a donation to the American Cancer Society. We want to see them all around the downtown Lake!

Celebration is made up of wonderful dedicated volunteers and we are trying to rebuild our volunteer base! So please let us know if you can help in any way and we will certainly be in touch! If you have any questions, please feel free to call either Katie or Dulcy at 407-566-1200!

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Towing Policy Reminder - Lakeside Park Celebration

November 5th, 2009 2:18 PM

Towing Policy Reminder
The board would like to remind residents of the towing policy in effect for the Lakeside Pool parking lot.

All vehicles parking in this lot must have the approved Celebration decal or hang tag. Vehicles without these are subject to being towed at owner’s expense.

Decals are free and are available at the Community Center or Town Hall.

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Steel Pet Gate For Sale

November 5th, 2009 2:17 PM

Brand new extra wide pet gate with a small pet door. Measurements are 29" to 52" wide and 30.5" tall. Asking $20.00. Has been out of the box but never used. Includes all parts. Call 321-939-2277

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Celebration: Art Stroll Friday November 6th

November 5th, 2009 2:15 PM

A first ever artists stroll is being held on Friday November 6th here on the lakeside downtown.
Join us artists as we paint, draw, and who knows what else while you meander about us. We will be having browse boxes with art for sale for patrons of the arts to buy.
We still have a few spaces open for other artists to participate and are still looking for a face painter and other performance artists to be there too...
so please get in touch with me if you would like to join us!!
Meryl@merylsmurals.com or 321-939-4121[b][/b]

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